Frosted beverage chilling and dispensing device and system

ABSTRACT

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a device for chilling and dispensing a beverage from a bottle is provided. The device comprises mounting rail configured to attach to a bar top structure and having a top rail plate and a rail freezing and chilling mechanism under the top rail plate. The device also includes a dome configured to attach to the top rail plate and having a dome plate, interior storage tank and a dome freezing and chilling mechanism between the dome plate and the interior storage tank. The rail freezing and chilling mechanism and the dome freezing and chilling mechanism are configured to build a layer of frost on top of the top rail plate and along the dome plate from humidity of ambient air. The dome is configured to seat the bottle in an inverted position and chill and dispense the beverage from the interior storage tank.

CO-PENDING APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No.12/590,038, filed Oct. 30, 2009, titled “FROSTED BEVERAGE CHILLING ANDDISPENSING DEVICE AND SYSTEM”, which is a non-provisional applicationwhich claims priority benefit of Provisional Patent Application No.61/217,524, filed Jun. 1, 2009, titled “FROSTED BEVERAGE CHILLING ANDDISPENSING DEVICE AND SYSTEM” and Provisional Patent Application No.61/269,607 filed Jun. 26, 2009, titled “Multi-Configurable Frosted BarRail System.” application Ser. Nos. 12/590,038; 61/269,607; and61/217,524 all have the same inventor as the instant patent application,and all are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in fullbelow.

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BACKGROUND

I. Field

The invention relates to beverage chilling and dispensing devices.

II. Background

In New York and other metropolitan areas, there are many clubs,restaurants and bar establishments in close vicinity that compete forpatrons, some of which may simply walk by the storefront. Therefore,these businesses need a competitive edge. Thus, there is a need forrestaurant, club and bar owners to provide accents, displays and otheraesthetics which are trendy and attractive to catch a patron's interest.

A further challenge with accents, displays or other aesthetics ismarrying such devices with usefulness as real estate is at a premium fora bar top. For example, when displaying liquor bottles on the bar,generally, such bottles or the contents therein are not also chilled ina manner which is aesthetically trendy and attractive. Such devicesshould also not encumber the employees when performing their jobs.

SUMMARY

The aforementioned problems, and other problems, are reduced, accordingto exemplary embodiments, by the frosted beverage chilling anddispensing device and system described herein.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a devicefor chilling and dispensing a beverage from a bottle is provided. Thedevice comprises mounting rail configured to attach to a bar topstructure and having a top rail plate and a rail freezing and chillingmechanism under the top rail plate. The device also includes a domeconfigured to attach to the top rail plate and having a dome plate,interior storage tank and a dome freezing and chilling mechanism betweenthe dome plate and the interior storage tank. The rail freezing andchilling mechanism and the dome freezing and chilling mechanism areconfigured to build a layer of frost on top of the top rail plate andalong the dome plate from humidity of ambient air. The dome isconfigured to seat the bottle in an inverted position and chill anddispense the beverage from the interior storage tank.

The device according to the present invention comprises a plurality ofdomes and a plurality of dome lights arranged around a base of eachdome. The plurality of dome lights are configured to illuminate thelayer of frost on the domes and the mounting rail.

The device according to the present invention comprises a beerdispensing tower coupled to said mounting rail. The beer dispensingtower comprises a tower body wherein the tower body is configured toform a layer of frost on the tower body.

The device according to the present invention comprises a top rail plateand dome plate made of a metal having a first thermal conductivityfactor. The rail freezing and chilling mechanism includes a firstnon-metallic thermal layer immediately below the top rail plate; a metalthermal conductor layer made of a metal with a second thermalconductivity factor greater than the first conductivity factor below thefirst non-metallic thermal layer; a second non-metallic thermal layerbelow the metal thermal conductor layer; and at least one refrigerantline partially or fully embedded within the second non-metallic thermallayer, the at least one refrigerant line being configured to flowtherethrough a refrigerant.

The device according to the present invention includes a dome freezingand chilling mechanism that includes a first non-metallic thermal layerimmediately concentric with the dome plate; a metal thermal conductorlayer made of a metal with a third thermal conductivity factor greaterthan the first conductivity factor adjacent to and concentric with thefirst non-metallic thermal layer; a second non-metallic thermal layeradjacent to and concentric with the metal thermal conductor layer; andat least one refrigerant line partially or fully embedded within thesecond non-metallic thermal layer, the at least one refrigerant linebeing configured to flow therethrough a refrigerant.

The device according to the present invention includes a mechanism tocontrol condensation.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a system forchilling and dispensing a beverage from a bottle. The system comprises achilling and frost system having a compressor and refrigerant. Thesystem includes a mounting rail configured to attach to a bar topstructure and having a top rail plate and a rail freezing and chillingmechanism under the top rail plate. The rail freezing and chillingmechanism is configured to receive the refrigerant. The system includesa dome configured to attach to the top rail plate and having a domeplate, interior storage tank and a dome freezing and chilling mechanismbetween the dome plate and the interior storage tank. The dome freezingand chilling mechanism is configured to receive the refrigerant. Therail freezing and chilling mechanism and the dome freezing and chillingmechanism are configured to build a layer of frost on top of the toprail plate and along the dome plate from humidity of ambient air and thedome is configured to seat the bottle in an inverted position and chilland dispense the beverage from the interior storage tank.

In another embodiment, the present invention provides a dome forchilling and dispensing a beverage from a bottle. The dome comprises anexternal dome plate having a top opening and an interior storage tankwithin the external dome plate. The dome further comprises a domefreezing and chilling mechanism between the external dome plate and theinterior storage tank. The dome freezing and chilling mechanism isconfigured to receive a refrigerant to build a layer of frost on alongthe external dome plate from humidity of ambient air. The dome isconfigured to seat in the top opening the bottle in an inverted positionand to chill and dispense the beverage from the interior storage tank.

Other systems, methods, and/or products according to embodiments will beor become apparent to one with skill in the art upon review of thefollowing drawings, and further description. It is intended that allsuch additional systems, methods, and/or products be included withinthis description, be within the scope of the present invention, and beprotected by the accompanying claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and other exemplary embodiments, objects, uses, advantages,and novel features are more clearly understood by reference to thefollowing description taken in connection with the accompanying figureswherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the frosted beverage chillingand dispensing system installed on a stationary bar in accordance withsome of the exemplary embodiments;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the frosted beverage chillingand dispensing system integrated with a movable bar in accordance withsome of the exemplary embodiments;

FIG. 3A illustrates a front schematic view of the frosted beveragechilling and dispensing device (without lights) in accordance with someof the exemplary embodiments;

FIG. 3B illustrates a side schematic view of the frosted beveragechilling and dispensing device (without lights) in accordance with theembodiment of FIG. 3A;

FIG. 3C illustrates a top schematic view of the frosted beveragechilling and dispensing device (without lights) in accordance with theembodiment of FIG. 3A;

FIG. 3D illustrates a top schematic view of the frosted beveragechilling and dispensing device (with lights) in accordance with someexemplary embodiments;

FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic diagram of a bar structure configured forinstallation of frosted beverage chilling and dispensing device inaccordance with some exemplary embodiments;

FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic view of the frosted beverage chilling anddispensing system with lights in accordance with some of the exemplaryembodiments;

FIG. 6A illustrates a perspective view of a frosted beverage chillingand dispensing dome in accordance with some of the exemplaryembodiments;

FIG. 6B illustrates a perspective view of a frosted beverage chillingand dispensing dome of FIG. 6A with a seated liquor bottle in accordancewith some of the exemplary embodiments;

FIG. 7A illustrates a cross sectional view of a frosted beveragechilling and dispensing dome in accordance with some of the exemplaryembodiments;

FIG. 7B illustrates a cross sectional view of a frosted beveragechilling and dispensing dome with frosted ice in accordance with some ofthe exemplary embodiments;

FIG. 8A illustrates a cross sectional view of a frosted dome mountingrail with a portion raised from the base pan in accordance with some ofthe exemplary embodiments;

FIG. 8B illustrates cross sectional view of a frosted dome mounting railin accordance with some of the exemplary embodiments;

FIG. 8C illustrates cross sectional view of a frosted dome mounting rail(with ice) in accordance with some of the exemplary embodiments;

FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic view of yet another frosted beveragechilling and dispensing system in accordance with some of the exemplaryembodiments;

FIG. 10A illustrates a view of the interior of the dome with a bottlestabilizing bar in accordance with some of the exemplary embodiments;

FIG. 10B illustrates a view of the interior of the dome with a bottlestabilizing bar stabilizing a bottle in accordance with some of theexemplary embodiments; and

FIG. 11 illustrates an end view of yet another frosted beverage chillingand dispensing devices in accordance with some exemplary embodiments ofthe present invention.

DESCRIPTION

The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean “serving as an example,instance, or illustration.” Any configuration or design described hereinas “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred oradvantageous over other configurations or designs.

This invention now will be described more fully hereinafter withreference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodimentsare shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many differentforms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments setforth herein. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments ofthe invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended toencompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof.Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include bothcurrently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in thefuture (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function,regardless of structure).

Within the descriptions of the figures, similar elements are providedsimilar names and reference numerals as those of the previous figure(s).Where a later figure utilizes the same element or a similar element in adifferent context or with different functionality, the element isprovided a different leading numeral representative of the figure number(e.g., 1 xx for FIGS. 1 and 2 xx for FIG. 2). The specific numeralsassigned to the elements are provided solely to aid in the descriptionand not meant to imply any limitations (structural or functional) on theinvention.

Thus, for example, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill inthe art that the diagrams, schematics, illustrations, and the likerepresent conceptual views or perspective views illustrating some of thefrosted beverage chilling and dispensing devices and frosted beveragechilling and dispensing systems of this invention. The functions of thevarious elements shown in the figures may vary in shape, attachment,size, and other physical features. Those of ordinary skill in the artfurther understand that the exemplary systems, and/or methods describedherein are for illustrative purposes and, thus, are not intended to belimited to any particular named manufacturer or other relevant physicallimitation (e.g., material).

The frosted beverage chilling and dispensing system in accordance withthe present invention comprises a remote dome chilling and frost systemcoupled to a frosted beverage chilling and dispensing device. Thefrosted beverage chilling and dispensing device includes a frosted domemounting rail with one or more frosted beverage chilling and dispensingdomes configured to chill beverages within the dome. Each dome isconfigured to create snowy white frosted ice or frost evenly around andabout its exterior perimeter wall surface. In an embodiment, the frostedbeverage chilling and dispensing device may also include a frosted beerdispensing tower.

The frosted beverage chilling and dispensing device in accordance withone embodiment comprises at least one frosted beverage chilling anddispensing dome configured to chill liquor to a temperature within apredetermined range of cold temperatures.

The frosted beverage chilling and dispensing device is configured todispense liquor from a vertically seated liquor bottle.

The frosted beverage chilling and dispensing device is configured tochill in and dispense liquor from a frosted beverage chilling anddispensing dome in the range of −5° to +5°.

In an exemplary embodiment, the frosted beverage chilling and dispensingdevice is a liquor beverage chiller and dispensing device that builds alayer of frost (snowy white frost) on an exterior perimeter surface of adome and chills an interior liner of the dome to a temperature to chillthe liquor beverage stored therein. The liquor is stored in directcontact with the interior liner.

In an embodiment, the frosted beverage chilling and dispensing dome hasa cylindrical shape with a top mounted seat (centrally located)configured to seat a liquor bottle vertically upside down. Thus, liquoris dispensed from a vertically upside down bottle under gravity into thecavity of the interior liner. As the liquor is dispensed, the liquorremaining in the bottle is replaced in the cavity of the interior liner.

In an exemplary embodiment, the frosted beverage chilling and dispensingdevice comprises a means for illuminating the dome, the frost on thefrosted beverage chilling and dispensing dome and/or the frost of thefrosted beverage chilling and dispensing device.

In an exemplary embodiment, the frosted beverage chilling and dispensingdome comprises a cylindrically-shaped structure. Nonetheless, othergeometric shaped structures can be used for the frosted beveragechilling and dispensing dome.

In an exemplary embodiment, the frosted beverage chilling and dispensingdome is configured to form white snowy like frost on the exteriorperimeter surface in ambient or room temperatures associated with adining room, bar or main lounge environment.

In an exemplary embodiment, the frosted beverage chilling and dispensingdome comprises a metal plate forming the dome with a central aperture ina top surface to seat a liquor bottle. The exterior surface of the metalplate forms frosted ice evenly and continuously thereon such that thereare no gaps, strips or other discontinuities of ice or frost formations.

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the frosted beverage chillingand dispensing system 100 installed on a stationary bar 102 inaccordance with some of the exemplary embodiments. The stationary bar102 may be any bar found in a restaurant, lounge, bar, billiard room,etc. The system 100 includes one or more frosted beverage chilling anddispensing devices 104. Each device 104 includes a frosted dome mountingrail 106 with one or more frosted beverage chilling and dispensing domes110A, 110B, 110C, 110D, 110E, . . . , 110X configured to chill beverageswithin the dome. Each frosted beverage chilling and dispensing dome110A, 110B, 110C, 110D, 110E, . . . , 110X is configured to create snowywhite frosted ice or frost evenly about its perimeter. Likewise, thefrosted dome mounting rail 106 is configured to create snowy whitefrosted ice or frost evenly along its length.

Each frosted beverage chilling and dispensing dome 110A, 110B, 110C,110D, 110E, . . . , 110X is configured to support a bottle B in aninverted position and dispense a beverage from the bottle B. In FIG. 1,the one or more frosted beverage chilling and dispensing domes 110A,110B, 110C, 110D, 110E, . . . , 110X are shown on a side opposite thatof the dispensing faucet (FIG. 3A).

The system 100 includes a dome/rail chilling and frost system 130configured to deliver refrigerant to the frosted dome mounting rail 106and the one or more frosted beverage chilling and dispensing domes 110A,110B, 110C, 110D, 110E, . . . , 110X. The one or more frosted beveragechilling and dispensing domes 110A, 110B, 110C, 110D, 110E, . . . , 110Xare configured to chill liquor to a temperature within a predeterminedrange of cold temperatures and dispense the liquor from a verticallyseated liquor bottle B. For example, the frosted beverage chilling anddispensing device 104 is configured to chill in and dispense liquor froma dome 110A, 110B, 110C, 110D, 110E, . . . , 110X in the range of −5° to+5°.

In an exemplary embodiment, the frosted beverage chilling and dispensingdevice 104 is a liquor beverage chiller and dispensing device thatbuilds a layer of frost (snowy white frost) on an exterior perimetersurface of each dome 110A, 110B, 110C, 110D, 110E, . . . , 110X andchills an interior liner (FIGS. 6A-6B) of the dome to a temperature tochill the liquor or beverage stored therein. The liquor or beverage isstored in direct contact with the interior liner (FIG. 6).

In an embodiment, the frosted beverage chilling and dispensing dome110A, 110B, 110C, 110D, 110E, . . . , 110X has a cylindrical shape witha top mounted seat (centrally located). The seat (FIGS. 6A-6B) isconfigured to seat a (liquor) bottle B vertically upside down(inverted). Thus, liquor is dispensed from a vertically upside downbottle B under gravity into the cavity of the interior liner (FIGS.6A-6B). As the liquor or beverage is dispensed, the liquor or beverageremaining in the bottle B is replaced in the cavity of the interiorliner (FIGS. 6A-6B).

The frosted beverage chilling and dispensing domes 110A, 110B, 110C,110D, 110E, . . . , 110X may be constructed to have other geometricshapes other than a cylindrical shape. For example, the dome may have apyramid shape, a spherical shape, circular shape, other geometric shapesor non-geometric shapes.

In an exemplary embodiment, the frosted beverage chilling and dispensingdomes 110A, 110B, 110C, 110D, 110E, . . . , 110X are configured to formwhite snowy like frost on the exterior perimeter surface thereof inambient or room temperatures associated with a dining room, bar or mainlounge environment. The exterior perimeter surface forms frosted iceevenly and continuously thereon such that there are no gaps, strips orother discontinuities of ice or frost formations.

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the frosted beverage chillingand dispensing system 200 integrated with a movable bar 202 inaccordance with some of the exemplary embodiments. The movable bar 202includes four corners. Each corner has a wheel 203 coupled thereto toallow the bar 202 to be wheeled to a particular location. The movablebar 202 can be moved in and out of use. For example, the movable bar 202may be positioned in a conference room, wedding hall, or other venuesand connected to electricity and/or other utilities. Once the system 200is turned on, the frosted beverage chilling and dispensing device 204begins making frost or ice from the ambient air.

The system 200 includes one or more frosted beverage chilling anddispensing devices 204. Each device 204 includes a frosted dome mountingrail 206 with one or more frosted beverage chilling and dispensing domes210A, 210B, 210C, 210D, 210E, . . . , 210X configured to chill beverageswithin the dome. Each frosted beverage chilling and dispensing dome210A, 210B, 210C, 210D, 210E, . . . , 210X is configured to create snowywhite frosted ice or frost evenly about its perimeter. Likewise, thefrosted dome mounting rail 206 is configured to create snowy whitefrosted ice or frost evenly along its length.

Each frosted beverage chilling and dispensing dome 210A, 110B, 210C,210D, 210E, . . . , 210X is configured to support a bottle B in aninverted position and dispense a beverage from the bottle B. In FIG. 2,the one or more frosted beverage chilling and dispensing domes 210A,210B, 210C, 210D, 210E, . . . , 210X are shown on a side opposite thatof the dispensing faucet (FIG. 3A), as will be described in detaillater.

The system 200 includes a dome/rail chilling and frost system 230mounted in the bar 202 and configured to deliver refrigerant to thefrosted dome mounting rail 206 and the one or more frosted beveragechilling and dispensing domes 210A, 210B, 210C, 210D, 210E, . . . ,210X. The frosted beverage chilling and dispensing device 204 isconfigured to chill in and dispense liquor from a dome 210A, 210B, 210C,210D, 210E, . . . , 210X in the range of −5° to +5°.

FIGS. 3A-3C illustrates front, side and top schematic views of a frostedbeverage chilling and dispensing device 304 (without lights) inaccordance with some of the exemplary embodiments. The frosted beveragechilling and dispensing device 304 is shown with a frosted dome mountingrail 306. The frosted dome mounting rail 306 has a plurality of frostedbeverage chilling and dispensing domes 310A, 310B, 310C and 310D mountedthereto and a frosted beer dispensing tower 320.

The frosted dome mounting rail 306 has mounted thereto four frostedbeverage chilling and dispensing domes 310A, 310B, 310C and 310D.However, the frosted dome mounting rail 306 may have more or less domesmounted thereto. The length of the rail would determine the number ofdomes. In an embodiment, four domes 310A, 310B, 310C and 310D with acentrally positioned frosted beer dispensing tower 320 are provided withtwo domes on each side of the tower 320.

In an embodiment, the frosted beer dispensing tower 320 may be replacedwith a fifth dome mounted to the frosted dome mounting rail 306.Nonetheless, the frosted dome mounting rail 306 may be configured tosupport one or more domes 310A, 310B, 310C and 310D with one or morebeverage dispensing towers 320 that may dispense beer or other chilledbeverages.

In an embodiment, the frosted beer dispensing tower 320 is configured todispense therefrom beer at 32° F. However, the beer may be dispensed inthe range of 27°-32°. The tower 320 has a plurality of dispensing heads322 with levers 324. Each lever 324 or dispensing head 322 is configuredto or is connected to a respective one beer or beverage line to dispensea single beverage product.

The domes 310A, 310B, 310C and 310D are configured to dispense a liquorbeverage in the range of −5° to +5° for extremely cold temperatures.However, the liquor may be dispensed at other temperatures below −5° orabove +5°. Each dome 310A, 310B, 310C and 310D includes a port 658 (FIG.6A) having coupled thereto a dispensing faucet 316A, 316B, 316C and316D, respectively. The faucets may have a 3⅝ or 5⅜ inch length.

As best seen in FIG. 3C, the frosted dome mounting rail 306 has a lengthL of approximately 48 inches and a width W1 of approximately 9¼ inches.A top rail plate 307 has a width W2 of approximately 8 inches on whichfrost or snowy white frosted ice is formed. The frosted dome mountingrail 306 also has a height H1 of approximately 2 inches. The dome has aheight H2 of approximately 7⅜ inches measured from the top of thefrosted dome mounting rail 306 to the top of the dome. The dimensionsherein are illustrative and may vary. For example, the frosted domemounting rail 306 may have a length L of 60 inches or other shorter orlonger lengths.

Each frosted beverage chilling and dispensing dome 310A, 310B, 310C and310D has an incoming coolant line ICL and an outgoing coolant line OCLjournalled through the frosted dome mounting rail 306 and into theinterior of the frosted beverage chilling and dispensing dome. In anexemplary embodiment, the coolant lines ICL and OCL enter in front ofthe dome 310A, 310B, 310C, and 310C in proximity to a port 658 (FIG. 6A)for the dispensing faucet 316A, 316B, 316C and 316D, respectively.

The frosted dome mounting rail 306 is mounted to a bar (e.g., bars 102or 202) via studs 318A and 318B. The frosted dome mounting rail 306receives the coolant lines ICL and OCL from a remote dome/rail chillingand frost system 530, as best seen in FIG. 5. The frosted dome mountingrail 306 includes one or more drains 330A, 330B to capture and channelwater or fluid of defrosting ice away from and out of the frosted domemounting rail 306. The frosted dome mounting rail 306 captures the wateror fluid created by defrosting ice or frost on the domes via a freezebreak FB (FIG. 5).

The center of the frosted dome mounting rail 306 has mounted thereto thefrozen beer dispensing tower 320. However, other beverages may bedispensed from the tower 320. The frozen beer dispensing tower 320 has atower body 326, made of metal such as stainless steel. While yellowmetals may be used, stainless steel may be preferred. The stainlesssteel tower body 326 has a hollow interior configured to be flooded(filled) with the coolant or refrigerant in the beer lines BCL used tochill the beer or other beverage sent to the tower 320 to be dispensed.The coolant or refrigerant in the beer lines BCL is then returned to thebeer chilling system 550 (FIG. 5) via return lines of the beer linesBCL.

Generally, lines carrying beer or other beverages are communicated tothe dispensing tower 320 in parallel with coolant or refrigerant linesused to chill or keep chilled the beer or beverage. The coolant andrefrigerant may be returned via return lines to the remote beer chillingsystem 550 (FIG. 5). However, the frozen beer dispensing tower 320 isflooded with the coolant and refrigerant to chill and frost the exteriorsurface of the tower 320. The dispensing tower 320 is configured tocreate frost along the perimeter surface.

FIG. 3D illustrates a top schematic view of the frosted beveragechilling and dispensing device 304′ (with lights) in accordance withsome exemplary embodiments. The frosted beverage chilling and dispensingdevice 304′ is essentially the same as device 304 of FIGS. 3A-3C exceptthat the device 304′ has lights 305′ and 308′. The lights 305′ surroundthe base of each dome 310A, 310B, 310C, and 310D. The lights 308′ arespaced about the base of the dispensing tower 320. Nevertheless, thelights may be arranged in different configurations.

The lights 305′ and 308′ may be light emitting diodes (LEDs), lowvoltage lights or other illuminating means that produce low heat.

The embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 2 mount the frosted beverage chilling anddispensing device 104 and 204 on top of bars 102 and 202. However, thedevices 104 and 204 may be modified with the devices 304 or 304′ ofFIGS. 3A and 3D.

FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic diagram of a bar structure 402 configuredfor installation of frosted beverage chilling and dispensing device 404in accordance with some exemplary embodiments. The bar structure 402 canbe used to install one or more frosted beverage chilling and dispensingdevices 404. The devices 404 may have any of the configurationsdescribed above in relation to FIGS. 1, 2, 3A and 3D. The bar structure402 may include a drink rail system 427 in closest proximity to thebartender side BS of the bar structure 402. The bar structure 402further includes a customer side CS having a bar top member 407Afollowed by one or more layers of bar support members 407B, 407C and407D below the bar top 407A. The layers of bar support members 407B,407C and 407D are parallel and below the bar top 407A. The bar top 407Amay be granite, wood or some other material. The customer side CS of thebar structure has a height that is higher than the drink rail system427. The lower bar support member 407D extends from the customer side CSto the bartender side BS and supports thereon the drink rail system 427.

Between the customer side CS and the drink rail system 427, the frosteddome mounting rail 406 may be mounted therebetween via studs 418. Thelower bar support member 407D has the apertures formed therein forplacement of the drain 430, and coolant/refrigerant lines RL of thefrosted beverage chilling and dispensing device 404.

FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic view of the frosted beverage chilling anddispensing system 500 with lights 505 and 508 in accordance with some ofthe exemplary embodiments. The system 500 includes a remote domechilling and frost system 530, a remote beer chilling system 550, andelectrical power system 560, all of which are coupled to one or morefrosted beverage chilling and dispensing devices 504. A timer 565 isconnected to the remote dome chilling and frost system 530 and theelectrical power system 560 to turn off or on the one or more frostedbeverage chilling and dispensing devices 504.

A remote beer chilling system 550 is described in U.S. Pat. No.7,389,647, titled “Closed System and Method for Cooling and RemoteDispensing of Beverages at Guaranteed Temperatures” incorporated hereinby reference as if set forth in full below.

The remote dome chilling and frost system 530 employs a refrigerant suchas Freon to be chilled to −20° F.-−30° F. The remote dome chilling andfrost system 530 includes a low-temp refrigeration compressor 535 with a“refrigerant 404A” or Freon or other non-Freon type coolants. An exampleof a low-temp refrigeration compressor 535 may be available by DanFoss™, of Germany. The compressor 535 is flooded or filled with arefrigerant for a closed loop system.

The electrical power system 560 may include the electrical system of thebar establishment and connected to the public utility service. However,a battery system may be used.

The one or more frosted beverage chilling and dispensing devices 504 arearranged to support the embodiments of FIG. 3D having a frozen beerdispensing tower 320. The one or more frosted beverage chilling anddispensing devices 504 includes a top rail plate 507 having a pluralityof dome mounting areas, denoted by DMA. Each dome mounting area DMA hasan area defined by the dashed lines. The domes 310A, 310B, 310C and 310D(FIG. 3D) are mounted to a respective one dome mounting area DMA. Eachdome mounting area DMA is surrounded by a plurality of lights 505mounted in the frosted dome mounting rail 506. The lights 505 mayinclude an illuminating means, light emitting diodes (LEDs) or lowvoltage lighting positioned about each of the dome mounting areas DMA.In the exemplary embodiment, the frosted dome mounting rail 506 furtherincludes lights 508 which may be an illuminating means, light emittingdiodes (LEDs) or low voltage lighting positioned about the frosted beerdispensing tower 320 (FIG. 3D).

Each dome mounting area DMA has four lights 505 to illuminate around abase of the dome. Nonetheless, instead of positioning the lights 505around the dome base or dome mounting area DMA, the lights 505 may bearranged in a row along the frosted dome mounting rail 506. In anembodiment, the lights 505 are equally spaced from adjacent lightsaround the dome base or dome mounting area DMA.

In the embodiment of FIG. 5, only one frosted beverage chilling anddispensing device is shown. The frosted beverage chilling and dispensingdevice 504 includes a frosted dome mounting rail 506 configured tosupport a plurality of frosted beverage chilling and dispensing domes310A, 310B, 310C and 310D (FIG. 3D) configured to chill and dispensebeverages within the dome. The domes are configured to create snowywhite frosted ice or frost around evenly about its perimeter. Thefrosted beverage chilling and dispensing device 504 further includes atower mounting area TMA to mount a frosted beer dispensing tower 320thereto.

In an embodiment, frost forms down the dome exterior wall and onto thefrosted dome mounting rail 506. Over time, the frost may appearcontinuous such that a separation between the frost on the dome and thefrost on the frosted dome mounting rail 506 appear as continuous with nobreaks or separation lines.

In the exemplary embodiment, the coolant lines are coupled tovalve-metering devices (VMD) 540 and 542 to deliver a metered amount ofcoolant to domes. The VMD 540 is associated with domes 1 and 2. The VMD542 is associated with domes 3 and 4. The amount of coolant is based onthe distance or length of the line within the dome and to the dome. Theamount of coolant through the rail VMD 545 to the frosted dome mountingrail 506 is a function of the length of coolant lines along the frosteddome mounting rail 506 and to the frosted dome mounting rail 506 toachieve the frost.

In the exemplary embodiment, the VMD 540 and 542 support two separatecoolant lines (in and out) to each dome. However, if the device 504 hasfive domes, one of the valve-metering devices could be designed tosupport three domes to deliver a set amount of coolant to each dome.

The frosted dome mounting rail 506 includes a base pan 511 made ofmetal, natural material, man-made material or a combination of naturaland man-made materials. The base pan 511 includes side walls 512A and512B and end walls 512C and 512D. The end walls 512C and 512D may beseparate end plates or caps configured to be attached, sealed, affixedor integrated to the base pan 511.

The frosted dome mounting rail 506 further comprises a top rail plate507 made of metal (e.g. stainless steel) having supports flanges or legs(FIGS. 8A-8C) to rest or support the top rail plate 507 within the basepan 511. Frost or snowy white frosted ice is created on a top rail plate507.

FIG. 6A illustrates a perspective view of a frosted beverage chillingand dispensing dome 610 in accordance with some of the exemplaryembodiments. The dome 610 comprises, in general, a cylindrical shapedstructure 640 with a curved exterior perimeter surface 641. In lieu of acurve exterior perimeter 641 or cylindrically shaped dome, a squareshape, rectangular shape, truncated-triangular shape, truncated-pyramidshape, truncated-cone shaped, spherical shape or other geometric shapesmay be used.

The frosted beverage chilling and dispensing dome 610 further includesan interior cavity 645 (represented by the dashed lines) with a closedbottom end 646A and a top opening 646B. The interior cavity 645 servesas an internal storage and chilling tank. The frosted beverage chillingand dispensing dome 610 includes an access port 658 formed through thecurved exterior perimeter surface 641 and the interior cavity 645. Adispensing faucet 316A-316D such as shown in FIG. 3A-3B would be coupledthereto.

The bottom end 642 of the curved exterior perimeter surface 641 hascoupled thereto securing tabs 650 to couple the bottom end 642 or domebase of the dome 610 to the frosted dome mounting rail 506 (FIG. 5). Thedome 610 is configured to be mounted to a dome mounting area DMA (FIG.5). The top rail plate 507 includes slots to match the pattern ofsecuring tabs 650. The slot receives the securing tab 650. In anembodiment, the securing tab 650 is configured to be crimped or bentunder the top rail plate 507 so that the dome 610 cannot be lifted ormoved.

The top center of the dome 610 has a top opening formed therein whichcorresponds with the top opening 646B of the interior cavity 645. Thetop opening 646B, in the exemplary embodiment, has a bottle seat 648coupled thereto. The bottle seat 648 is made of plastic or other naturalor man-made materials. The bottle seat 648 cradles and supports avertically upside-down liquor bottle. In an embodiment, a liner 649surrounds the bottle seat 648 which is made of Acetal or other hardplastic for the temperature range described herein. Acetal is white incolor and can serve as a freeze break so that frost does not grow up thebottle seated in the bottle seat 648.

While not wishing to be bound by theory, frost on the top of the dome610 is formed in part by the growth of the frost from the sides of thedome 610. The frost will generally stop at the liner 649 or freezebreak. The liner 649 provides a freeze break. The liner 649 does notgenerally form frost thereon and is made of a non-metallic materialwhich would not promote frost development or growth.

In an embodiment, frost generally does not form under the liner 649 orwithin the dome's interior. Thus, frost does not form in the interior orinterior cavity 645 of the dome 610. The interior cavity 645 is aninterior liner within the dome, as best seen in FIG. 7A.

FIG. 6B illustrates a perspective view of an frosted beverage chillingand dispensing dome 610 with a seated liquor bottle B in accordance withsome of the exemplary embodiments. The liquor bottle B is turned upsidedown so that the open end of the bottle B can be received within thedome 610 and in the interior cavity 645. The liquor beverage LIQ poursout of the liquor bottle B automatically under the force of gravity. Theliquor beverage LIQ from the bottle B is stored in the interior cavity645. The interior cavity 645 is made of a metal material that isconfigured to be chilled. The liquor beverage LIQ when in contact withthe interior cavity 645 (metal liner) causes the liquor beverage LIQ tochill.

The viscosity of one or more of the liquor beverages LIQ when stored inthe dome's interior cavity 645 may change. The liquor beverage LIQ maybe thicker than the traditional free flowing liquor beverage at roomtemperature. The liquor beverage LIQ may not freeze depending on thealcoholic content. Moreover, the viscosity can change.

In the exemplary embodiment, the viscosity may change to be thickerwithout a frozen slush being formed.

FIGS. 8A-8C illustrate a cross sectional of the frosted dome mountingrail 806. FIG. 8A is shown with the rail top plate 807 raised above thebase pan 811. FIG. 8C shows a layer of frost or ice 834. The frosteddome mounting rail 806 includes a base pan 811. The base pan 811includes a double insulated wall structure defining a pan or drip pan.The pan 811 includes two side walls 812A and 812B and a floor 812E witha drain 830. The floor 812E also includes a grommet 839 through whichelectrical wires are fed. The grommet 839 may be rubber or othersealable material that prevents water from flowing through. The two sidewalls 812A and 812B and base pan 811 form a double insulated wallstructure. The double insulated wall structure includes two parallelwalls 813 and 813′ having insulation 817 therebetween. The insulation817 may include high density Urethane. The wall 813 has a generallyU-shape defining wall 812A, floor 812E and wall 812B. Wall 813′ has agenerally U-shaped defining wall 812A, floor 812E and wall 812B. Thewall 813 and 813′ are separated by the insulation 817.

The base pan 811 may be made of metal, natural material, man-madematerial or a combination of natural and man-made materials. The walls813 and 813′ of the base pan 811, of the exemplary embodiment, may bemade of stainless steel or other metals or materials.

The base pan 811 includes two side walls 812A and 812B and two end wallsor separate end plates or caps 512C and 512D (FIG. 5) configured to beattached, sealed, affixed or integrated to the base pan 811.

The frosted dome mounting rail 806 further comprises a top rail plate807 made of metal (e.g. stainless steel) having supports flanges or legs809A and 809B to rest or support the top rail plate 807 within the basepan 811. A layer of frost or snowy white frosted ice 834 is created on atop rail plate 807 made of metal (e.g. stainless steel).

An objective of the present invention is to create a self wicking frostbuilding rail (e.g., rail 806) that can be placed in any room at roomtemperature or other temperatures. The air conditioning and heatingsystem may be on so as to cool or heat the ambient air. The ambient aircan have a wide range of temperatures (68° F. to 78° F.). Mostestablishments may want to keep their patrons comfortable as the weatherchanges. Frost is created in most all room temperatures and may notrequire any special room temperature. However, humidity should begreater than 0%. In an embodiment, humidity should be greater than 20%.The more the humidity in the ambient air, the quicker the frost mayform.

The layer of frost or snowy white frosted ice 834 is created by thefreezing and chilling mechanism 801 having refrigerant or coolant 836 inrefrigerant lines 838 embedded under the top rail plate 807. Therefrigerant lines 838 may carry Freon or other refrigerant that can bechilled to −20° F. to −30° F. The refrigerant lines 838 are separated bya predetermine distance S1 (FIG. 8C). In one example, the distance S1 is1¼ inches on center. The refrigerant lines 838 may have an OD of ⅜inches may be coiled or arranged in a serpentine arrangement. Therefrigerant lines 838 may have other ODs and the spacing distance S1 mayvary. However, the spacing between refrigerant lines 838 should be suchthat a continuous sheet of frost or snowy white frosted ice 834 iscreated uniformly on top of the top rail plate 807. The freeze break FBis approximately 1/16-⅛ of an inch.

While not wishing to be bound by theory, the continuous and uniformsheet or layer of frost or ice 834 is created by continuous and uniformlayers of thermally conductive materials which may be metallic andnon-metallic with high thermal conductivity factors. A top layer 831,immediately below the top rail plate 807, includes a thermal compound.In an embodiment, the thermal compound of the top layer 831 isnon-metallic but is highly conductive of temperature and especially coldtemperatures. Thus, top layer 831 is a first non-metallic thermal layer.

The thermal compound is followed by a metal thermal conductor layer 832such as a sheet of metal with a high thermal conductivity. The metalthermal conductor layer 832 may include metals with a thermalconductivity factor greater than 90 or 100, such as without limitationsaluminum, silver, gold, copper, etc. The top rail plate 807 is made of ametal which has a thermal conductivity factor which is less than 90 or100.

Below the metal thermal conductor layer 832 there is another thermalcompound layer (hereinafter referred to as “the second non-metallicthermal layer 833”) with the refrigerant lines 838 partially or fullyembedded therein. The layers of metallic and non-metallic layers (e.g.,layers 831, 832 and 833) channel the cold temperatures in therefrigerant lines 838 upward to the top rail plate 807 whereself-wicking of moisture takes place by drawing in and freezing themoisture or water in the ambient air (humidity). The freezing andchilling mechanism 801 includes the layers of metallic and non-metalliclayers (e.g., layers 831, 832 and 833).

The lights 805 are LEDs or low voltage lights installed or embedded inthe top rail plate 807 and layers 831, 832 and 833. The electrical wires837 to the lights 805 are fed to the grommet 839. The lights 805 createlittle heat. However, the heat limits or minimizes the frost fromcompletely covering the lights 805.

It should be noted that leaving the system 100, 200, or 500 on willincrease the depth of the layer of frost or snowy white frost or ice 834on the domes and rail, as frost will keep building. Therefore, tocontrol the height of the frost or snowy white frost or ice 834, thesystem 100, 200, or 500 needs to be turned off at periodic intervalssuch as at the end of the business day/night. Additionally, the amountof humidity may increase the height of the frost generated. The morehumidity the thicker (taller) the layer of frost or snowy white frost orice 834.

FIG. 7A illustrates a cross sectional view of a frosted beveragechilling and dispensing dome 710 in accordance with some of theexemplary embodiments. FIG. 7B illustrates a cross sectional view of anfrosted beverage chilling and dispensing dome 710 with a layer offrosted ice 734 in accordance with some of the exemplary embodiments.The liner 649 (FIG. 6A) for the seat is not shown in FIGS. 7A-7B.

The layer of frosted ice 734 is created by the dome 710 in a similarmanner as the rail 806 (FIG. 8A-8C) previously described. The dome 710includes two concentric walls 728 and 728′ to form the exterior wall 741and the interior wall 745. The interior wall 745 serves as the interiorcavity 645 (FIG. 6). The exterior wall 741 and the interior wall 745 arejoined together with a top wall 743. The exterior wall 741, interiorwall 745 and top wall 743 form a U-shaped. The gap between the exteriorwall 741 and the interior wall 745 forms a gap under the top wall 743.

Within this gap the freezing and chilling mechanism 701 is placed. Thefreezing and chilling mechanism 701 includes (adjacent to the exteriorwall 741 made of metallic material) a first non-metallic thermal layer731 of a thermal compound which is concentric to the exterior wall 741or dome rail plate. In an embodiment, the thermal compound isnon-metallic but is highly conductive of temperature and especially coldtemperatures. The thermal compound is followed by a metal thermalconductor layer 732 (such as a sheet of metal with a high thermalconductivity) concentric with the exterior wall 741. The metal thermalconductor layer 732 may include metals with a thermal conductivityfactor greater than 90 or 100, such as without limitations aluminum,silver, gold, copper, etc. The dome rail plate (exterior wall 741) ismade of a metal which has a thermal conductivity factor which is lessthan 90 or 100.

Adjacent the metal thermal conductor layer 732 there is another layer ofa thermal compound (hereinafter referred to as “the second non-metallicthermal layer 733”) with the refrigerant lines 738 partially or fullyembedded therein. The concentric layers of metallic and non-metalliclayers (e.g., layers 731, 732 and 733) channel the cold temperatures inthe refrigerant lines 738 sideways or horizontally to the exterior wall741 (dome rail plate) where self-wicking of moisture takes place bydrawing in and freezing the moisture or water in the ambient air(humidity).

The refrigerant lines 738 with refrigerant or coolant 736 also chill theinterior wall 745 (inner most dome wall) without frost build up. Therefrigerant lines 738 with refrigerant or coolant 736 create incombination with the freezing and chilling mechanism 701 the layer offrost or ice. The interior wall 745 becomes very cold to chill theliquor beverage to be stored therein. The interior of the dome issufficiently sealed or closed off from humidity of the ambient air toprevent the formation of frost in the interior. The freeze break (NOTSHOWN) stops the frost from building as per the seat plastic. Theinterior cavity or interior wall 745 includes a bottom end 746A and atop end 746B. The top end 746B coincides with the opening into the dome710 or interior cavity.

The bottom end 742 of the exterior wall 741 has coupled thereto securingtabs 750 to couple the bottom end 742 or dome base of the dome 710 tothe frosted dome mounting rail 506 (FIG. 5). The dome 710 is configuredto be mounted to a dome mounting area DMA (FIG. 5). The top rail plate507 includes slots to match the pattern of securing tabs 750. The slotreceives the securing tab 750. In an embodiment, the securing tab 750 isconfigured to be crimped or bent under the top rail plate 507 so thatthe dome 710 cannot be lifted or moved. The securing tab 750 is securedto the exterior wall 741 via a spot weld 752. However, the securing tab750 may be integrated with the exterior wall 741 without the need forwelding.

FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic view of yet another frosted beveragechilling and dispensing system 900 in accordance with some of theexemplary embodiments. The system 900 includes one or more frostedbeverage chilling and dispensing devices 904. Each device 904 includes afrosted dome mounting rail 906 with one or more frosted beveragechilling and dispensing domes (NOT SHOWN) configured to chill beverageswithin the dome. Each frosted beverage chilling and dispensing dome iscoupled to a dome mounting area DMA. The domes are configured to createsnowy white frosted ice or frost evenly about its perimeter. Likewise,the frosted dome mounting rail 906 is configured to create snowy whitefrosted ice or frost evenly along its length.

In the system 900 of FIG. 9, the electrical system to the rail 906 hasbeen omitted. Furthermore, the rail 906 only accommodates domes and doesnot provide a mount for a beer dispensing tower. The system 900 furtherincludes a dome/rail chilling and frost system 930 with metering devicesfor domes and rail.

FIG. 10A illustrates a view of the interior of the dome 1010 with abottle stabilizing bar 1060 in accordance with some of the exemplaryembodiments. FIG. 10B illustrates a view of the interior of the dome1010 with a bottle stabilizing bar 1060 stabilizing a bottle B inaccordance with some of the exemplary embodiments. The dome 1010comprises, in general, a cylindrical shaped structure 1040 with a curvedexterior perimeter surface 1041. In lieu of a curve exterior perimeter1041 or cylindrically shaped dome, a square shape, rectangular shape,truncated-triangular shape, truncated-pyramid shape, truncated-coneshaped, spherical shape or other geometric shapes may be used.

The frosted beverage chilling and dispensing dome 1010 further includesan interior cavity 1045 (represented by the dashed lines) with a closedbottom end 1046A and a top opening 1046B. The interior cavity 1045serves as an internal storage and chilling tank. The frosted beveragechilling and dispensing dome 1010 includes an access port 1058 formedthrough the curved exterior perimeter surface 1041 and the interiorcavity 1045. A dispensing faucet 316A-316D such as shown in FIG. 3A-3Bwould be coupled thereto.

The bottom end of the curved exterior perimeter surface 1041 has coupledthereto securing tabs 1050 to couple the bottom end or dome base of thedome 1010 to the frosted dome mounting rail 506 (FIG. 5). The dome 1010is configured to be mounted to a dome mounting area DMA (FIG. 5).

The top center of the dome 1010 has a top opening formed therein whichcorresponds with the top opening 1046B of the interior cavity 1045. Thetop opening in an embodiment has a bottle seat 1048 coupled thereto. Thebottle seat 1048 is made of plastic or other natural or man-madematerials. The bottle seat 1048 cradles and supports a verticallyupside-down liquor bottle. In an embodiment, a liner 1049 surrounds thebottle seat 1048 which is made of Acetal or other hard plastic for thetemperature range described herein. Acetal is white in color and canserve as a freeze break so that frost does not grow up the bottle seatedin the bottle seat 1048.

The liquor bottle B is turned upside down so that the open end of thebottle B can be received within the dome 1010 and in the interior cavity1045. The liquor beverage LIQ pours out of the liquor bottle Bautomatically under the force of gravity. The liquor beverage LIQ fromthe bottle B is stored in the interior cavity 1045. The operation of thedome 1010 is the same as domes 610 and 710 previously described. Thus,no further description is necessary.

The bottle B, when seated in the vertically inverted position maypossibly be tipped over as workers move and work. Thus, in an effort toprevent accidental toppling of the bottle B from the dome seat 1048, astabilizing bar 1060 is positioned within the dome's interior cavity1045. The stabilizing bar 1060 is a thin rod capable of being journalledwithin the bottle B without blocking the flow of liquor out of thebottle B. The stabilizing bar 1060 and dome liner (interior cavity 1045)should be made of material that is rated as food grade. The stabilizingbar 1060 may be made of Acetal. As can be appreciated other stabilizingmechanisms to prevent the bottle from toppling out of the seat may beused. The stabilizing bar 1060 is secured in the dome's interior cavity1045.

FIG. 11 illustrates an end view of yet another frosted beverage chillingand dispensing device in accordance with some exemplary embodiments ofthe present invention. The frosted beverage chilling and dispensingdevice 1104 is similar to the devices 504 and 804 with the exceptionthat heater wires are embedded in the side walls. The frosted beveragechilling and dispensing device 1104 includes a frosted dome mountingrail 1106 having a top rail plate 1107 and base pan 1111. The base pan1111 includes two end plates (only 1112C shown), side walls 1112A and1112B.

In the embodiment of FIG. 11, the elongated heating wires 1172A and1172B, respectively, are within a closed channel at the top of sidewalls 1112A and 1112B. The closed channel for the elongated heating wire1172A is defined by the closure of U-shaped channels 1170A and 1174A.The closed channel for the elongated heating wire 1172B defined by theclosure of U-shaped channels 1170B and 1174B. The channels 1174A and1174B are at the top of side walls 1112A and 1112B.

A temperature control unit 1180 is provided to control the heat alongeach of the elongated heating wires 1172A and 1172B within the closedchannels. The temperature control unit 1180 includes a thermostat 1182and a temperature adjustor 1184. The thermostat monitors the temperaturealong each of the elongated heating wires 1172A and 1172B. Thetemperature adjustor 1184 allows the temperature to be controlled oradjusted to a particular threshold. The heat/temperature from theelongated heating wires 1172A and 1172B is set to eliminatecondensation. The heat caused the evaporation of water to take placeduring operation to eliminate condensation during operation of thefrosted beverage chilling and dispensing device 1104. The heat alsoprevents ice from jumping off of the device 1104 and forming elsewhere.

While the invention has been particularly shown and described withreferences to a preferred embodiment thereof, it will be understood bythose skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may bemade therein without departing from the spirit and scope of theinvention.

What is claimed is:
 1. A device for chilling and dispensing a beveragefrom a bottle comprising: a mounting rail configured to attach to a bartop structure and having a top rail plate and a rail freezing andchilling mechanism under the top rail plate; and a dome configured toattach to the top rail plate and having a dome plate, interior storagetank and a dome freezing and chilling mechanism between the dome plateand the interior storage tank, the rail freezing and chilling mechanismand the dome freezing and chilling mechanism being configured to build alayer of frost on top of the top rail plate and along the dome platefrom humidity of ambient air and the dome being configured to seat thebottle in an inverted position and chill and dispense the beverage fromthe interior storage tank.
 2. The device according to claim 1, furthercomprising: a plurality of domes; and a plurality of dome lightsarranged around a base of each dome, where the plurality of dome lightsare configured to illuminate the layer of frost on the domes and themounting rail.
 3. The device according to claim 2, further comprising abeer dispensing tower coupled to said mounting rail.
 4. The deviceaccording to claim 3, wherein the beer dispensing tower comprises atower body wherein the tower body is configured to form a layer of froston the tower body.
 5. The device according to claim 1, wherein the domehas a pyramid shape, a spherical shape, a circular shape, or acylindrical shape.
 6. The device according to claim 1, wherein the domecomprises a stabilizing bar mounted to a floor of the interior storagetank, the stabilizing bar being constructed and arranged to be receivedin an opening and neck of the bottle and stabilize said bottle.
 7. Thedevice according to claim 1, wherein the top rail plate and dome plateare made of a metal having a first thermal conductivity factor; and therail freezing and chilling mechanism includes: a first non-metallicthermal layer immediately below the top rail plate; a metal thermalconductor layer made of a metal with a second thermal conductivityfactor greater than the first conductivity factor below the firstnon-metallic thermal layer; a second non-metallic thermal layer belowthe metal thermal conductor layer; and at least one refrigerant linepartially or fully embedded within the second non-metallic thermallayer, the at least one refrigerant line being configured to flowtherethrough a refrigerant.
 8. The device according to claim 7, whereinthe dome freezing and chilling mechanism includes: a first non-metallicthermal layer immediately concentric with the dome plate; a metalthermal conductor layer made of a metal with a third thermalconductivity factor greater than the first conductivity factor adjacentto and concentric with the first non-metallic thermal layer; a secondnon-metallic thermal layer adjacent to and concentric with the metalthermal conductor layer; and at least one refrigerant line partially orfully embedded within the second non-metallic thermal layer, the atleast one refrigerant line being configured to flow therethrough arefrigerant.
 9. The device according to claim 1, further comprising:first and second elongated heating wires enclosed along longitudinalsides of the mounting rail; and a temperature control unit configured tocontrol heat along each of the elongated heating wires to minimizecondensation.
 10. A system for chilling and dispensing a beverage from abottle comprising: a chilling and frost system having a compressor andrefrigerant; a mounting rail configured to attach to a bar top structureand having a top rail plate and a rail freezing and chilling mechanismunder the top rail plate, the rail freezing and chilling mechanismconfigured to receive said refrigerant; a dome configured to attach tothe top rail plate and having a dome plate, interior storage tank and adome freezing and chilling mechanism between the dome plate and theinterior storage tank, the dome freezing and chilling mechanismconfigured to receive said refrigerant wherein the rail freezing andchilling mechanism and the dome freezing and chilling mechanism areconfigured to build a layer of frost on top of the top rail plate andalong the dome plate from humidity of ambient air and the dome isconfigured to seat the bottle in an inverted position and chill anddispense the beverage from the interior storage tank.
 11. The systemaccording to claim 10, further comprising: a plurality of domes; and aplurality of dome lights arranged around a base of each dome, where theplurality of dome lights are configured to illuminate the layer of froston the domes and the mounting rail.
 12. The system according to claim11, further comprising a beer dispensing tower coupled to said mountingrail; and a beer chilling system having a coolant.
 13. The systemaccording to claim 12, wherein the beer dispensing tower comprises atower body wherein the tower body is configured to form a layer of froston the tower body using the coolant from the beer chilling system. 14.The system according to claim 10, wherein the dome has a pyramid shape,a spherical shape, a circular shape, or a cylindrical shape.
 15. Thesystem according to claim 10, wherein the dome comprises a stabilizingbar mounted to a floor of the interior storage tank, the stabilizing barbeing constructed and arranged to be received in an opening and neck ofthe bottle and stabilize said bottle.
 16. The system according to claim10, wherein the top rail plate and dome plate are made of a metal havinga first thermal conductivity factor; and the rail freezing and chillingmechanism includes: a first non-metallic thermal layer immediately belowthe top rail plate; a metal thermal conductor layer made of a metal witha second thermal conductivity factor greater than the first conductivityfactor below the first non-metallic thermal layer; a second non-metallicthermal layer below the metal thermal conductor layer; and at least onerefrigerant line partially or fully embedded within the secondnon-metallic thermal layer, the at least one refrigerant line beingconfigured to flow therethrough said refrigerant.
 17. The systemaccording to claim 16, wherein the dome freezing and chilling mechanismincludes: a first non-metallic thermal layer immediately concentric withthe dome plate; a metal thermal conductor layer made of a metal with athird thermal conductivity factor greater than the first conductivityfactor adjacent to and concentric with the first non-metallic thermallayer; a second non-metallic thermal layer adjacent to and concentricwith the metal thermal conductor layer; and at least one refrigerantline partially or fully embedded within the second non-metallic thermallayer, the at least one refrigerant line being configured to flowtherethrough said refrigerant.
 18. The system according to claim 10,further comprising: first and second elongated heating wires enclosedalong longitudinal sides of the mounting rail; and a temperature controlunit configured to control heat along each of the elongated heatingwires to minimize condensation.
 19. A dome for chilling and dispensing abeverage from a bottle comprising: an external dome plate having a topopening; an interior storage tank within the external dome plate; and adome freezing and chilling mechanism between the external dome plate andthe interior storage tank, the dome freezing and chilling mechanismbeing configured to receive a refrigerant to build a layer of frost onthe external dome plate from humidity of ambient air and the dome beingconfigured to seat in the top opening the bottle in an inverted positionand to chill and dispense the beverage from the interior storage tank.20. The dome according to claim 19, wherein the external dome plate ismade of a metal having a first thermal conductivity factor and the domefreezing and chilling mechanism comprises: a first non-metallic thermallayer immediately concentric with the external dome plate; a metalthermal conductor layer made of a metal with a second thermalconductivity factor greater than the first conductivity factor adjacentto and concentric with the first non-metallic thermal layer; a secondnon-metallic thermal layer adjacent to and concentric with the metalthermal conductor layer; and at least one refrigerant line partially orfully embedded within the second non-metallic thermal layer, the atleast one refrigerant line being configured to flow therethrough therefrigerant.